Curriculum

Seventh Grade

Seventh grade continues the student’s middle school education and continues the educational experience dedicated to developing the student’s bilingualism and bi-literacy. It represents the fifth year of study in which Spanish and English are used equally as languages of instruction. In seventh grade, 50% of instruction is conducted in Spanish and 50% is in English.

A key aspect of our middle-school offering is to continue to educate students using the elements of a traditional liberal education, which incorporates all of the fundamentals (Language, Reading, Writing, Science, Math, Social Studies and the Arts) that are essential in order to prepare young people for secondary and higher education, as well as for success in life.

The academic goals for our students are based on the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The academic goals of seventh grade instruction are:

To connect reading and writing very closely in part by developing the critical and intellectual skills necessary to acquire advanced and appropriate vocabulary in both Spanish and English and by using writing workshops to develop skills and abilities in prewriting, producing drafts and editing—all with an emphasis on proper punctuation, spelling, grammar and diction

To begin mastery of adding/subtracting/multiplying/dividing rational numbers, including integers; to develop a clear understanding of ratio concepts and reasoning; to continue to develop an understanding of how to solve algebraic expressions and equations; to solve angle measure, area, surface area and volume problems; to develop an understanding of how to use statistics in order to draw inferences

To introduce students to the study of the compounds of living organisms, specifically the function and structure of cells as well as the hereditary processes of living beings

To continue study of earth sciences, such as climatology, tectonics, etc.

To introduce students to ecology, to the methods of survival of organisms and to some elements of physics such as electromagnetics

To have students continue to develop their skills in the use of computer technology

To understand and learn the geography of cities and countries and the impact geography has on people, to learn how governments form policies, to have a clear understanding of the constitution of the United States and to understand how innovation and discovery shape societies

To continue the process of instilling the Catholic faith in our students

Parents may drop off their children at 7:30 each weekday morning for a class day that begins at 7:55 am and ends at 3:00 pm. If parents wish to take advantage of our After School Program, they may pick up their child as late as 5:30 pm.